NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION
Vol. 25 Iss. 5 - November 10, 2008

TITLE 2. AGRICULTURE
Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural Lands
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 2VAC5-405, Regulations for the Application of Fertilizer to Nonagricultural Lands. The purpose of the proposed action is to ensure that contractor-applicators and licensees applying fertilizers on nonagricultural property are trained and certified in the proper use and application of fertilizers in order to minimize the potential environmental impact that may result from improper use and over-application. The resulting nutrient management training and certification program requirements must comport with the guidelines promulgated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation pursuant to § 10.1-104.2 of the Code of Virginia. The board will establish such requirements in consultation with a technical advisory committee of stakeholders formed by the board.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-3602.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: Robert E. Bailey, Program Manager, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-2476, FAX (804) 786-1571, or email robert.bailey@vdacs.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1656; Filed October 9, 2008, 8:43 a.m.
TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
Regulations for Public/Private Joint Venture Work Programs Operated in a State Correctional Facility
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Corrections intends to consider amending the following regulations: 6VAC15-28, Regulations for Public/Private Joint Venture Work Programs Operated in a State Correctional Facility. The purpose of the proposed action is to govern the form and review process for proposed agreements between the Director of the Department of Corrections and a public or private entity to operate a work program in a state correctional facility. There have been changes to the Code of Virginia related to "Work Programs and Agreements with Other Entities" that may require amendments to this regulation.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 53.1-5 and 53.1-45.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: Janice Dow, Policy and Initiatives Unit Manager, Department of Corrections, 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23261, telephone (804) 674-3303 ext: 1128, FAX (804) 674-3017, or email janice.dow@vadoc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1544; Filed October 17, 2008, 3:26 p.m.
TITLE 12. HEALTH
Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Health intends to consider amending the following regulations: 12VAC5-90, Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control. The purpose of the proposed action is to update the regulations relative to reporting outbreaks, isolation and quarantine, prenatal testing, immunization and tuberculosis control, and to clarify definitions and reportable disease lists.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-35 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: Diane Woolard, PhD, Director, Disease Surveillance, Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 864-8124, or email diane.woolard@vdh.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1657; Filed October 9, 2008, 11:19 a.m.
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Condominium Regulations
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Common Interest Community Board intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 18VAC48-20, Condominium Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish the requirements for registration of condominium projects by the Common Interest Community Board. The condominium regulations were previously under the purview of the Real Estate Board and this regulatory action will transfer the regulations to the Common Interest Community Board. The only substantial change is that references to the Horizontal Property Act will be removed because § 55-79.2 of the Code of Virginia defines “Board” as the Real Estate Board. Therefore, horizontal property regimes will continue under the purview of the Real Estate Board until such time as this Act is amended.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201, 54.1-2349 and 55-79.98 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments will be received until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: Trisha Henshaw, Executive Director, Common Interest Community Board, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-0362, FAX (804) 367-4297, or email cic@dpor.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1567; Filed October 21, 2008, 2:55 p.m.
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Common Interest Community Manager Regulations
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Common Interest Community Board intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 18VAC48-50, Common Interest Community Manager Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish regulations for the Common Interest Community Manager regulatory program.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2349 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments will be received until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: Trisha Henshaw, Executive Director, Common Interest Community Board, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8510, FAX (804) 527-4298, or email cic@dpor.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1641; Filed October 21, 2008, 2:54 p.m.
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Occupational Therapists
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medicine intends to consider amending the following regulations: 18VAC85-80, Regulations Governing the Licensure of Occupational Therapists. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish requirements and qualifications for the licensure of occupational therapy assistants.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Public comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on December 10, 2008.

Agency Contact: William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4621, FAX (804) 527-4429, or email william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R09-1387; Filed October 22, 2008, 9:25 a.m.